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Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.
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Nepal protests over repealed social media ban rage, sparking prime minister's sudden resignation
Protests in Nepal over a since-lifted ban on major social media platforms have left almost 20 people dead and now toppled the country's leader.
Protests against corruption and inequality in the Himalayan nation exploded—and resulted in the Prime Minister’s resignation—after a hamfisted social-media ban.
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DPA International on MSNArmy extends curfew in Nepal to end protests and restore normality
The Nepalese Army has further extended a nationwide curfew until Friday as it works to bring a sense of normality and mediate talks with protesters over the formation of a new government following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms.
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Nepal protests: Kathmandu dropped as neutral venue for Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind
Political instability in Nepal has led to the relocation of Pakistan's matches from Kathmandu in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. The tournament, featuring seven nations including India and Australia,
ICAI postponed CA exams in Kathmandu amid nationwide curfew following unrest. Kathmandu airport will remain closed till 6 PM today. A day before Gen Z protesters torched ruling party offices and residences of ministers.